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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30, part 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how much did Theroux's meal cost on the train through France?
(a) Eight dollars.
(b) Five dollars.
(c) Fifteen dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

2. Where had the young man traveling to Bangkok sought romantic advice?
(a) From an imam.
(b) From a Buddhist monk.
(c) From a swami.
(d) From a palm reader.

3. What kind of jam did the Iranians eat that Theroux found disgusting?
(a) Carrot.
(b) Sweet potato.
(c) Pear.
(d) Beet.

4. How much did it cost to go to the Japanese bath?
(a) Thirty dollars.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Fifteen dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

5. Why was William Clark so revered in Japan?
(a) He brought Christianity to Japan.
(b) He started an agricultural college in Sapporo.
(c) He fought for the Japanese during World War II.
(d) He opened Japan to foreign trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the professor say Indians claimed knowledge they did not actually have?

2. What did Theroux said tasted like turpentine on the voyage across the Sea of Japan?

3. How far does the train from Delhi to Madras travel?

4. What did the security officer note Theroux did not have when he claimed to be a tourist?

5. On what Victoria station platform did Theroux depart on his trip?

(see the answer key)

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